The aspiring metro-farmer who wants to get his own farm fresh eggs may be able to legally keep hens on his property, but in cities like New York, live roosters are a no-go.

Even if local laws allow you to keep your farm friends in your backyard, remember that your neighbors didn't sign up to live next to a chicken coop.

Nuisance Suits and Leases

Adjacent property owners and renters have the right to the "quiet enjoyment" of their property. That means unpleasant sounds and smells coming from your nearby urban farm may be cause for your neighbors to sue you for nuisance.

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